Loved this condo so much. I called it “ The Golden Girls Condo.” The decor was super cute and had a ‘Golden Girls’ vibe. We didn’t want to leave. The views were amazing. Our little piece of heaven we had for 3 nights and 4 days! The golf cart was a plus. It was definitely needed to get around since the heart of Avalon is further away and it came in handy the few times we went to the grocery store (Vons). It is a little outdated, and a little slow getting up the hills but it did the job. It didn’t bother as much. We just laughed about it because we were so happy to be there. Other than that, it ran fine. We also visited the private beach that was on Hamilton Cove . It was so nice to wake up every day and drink coffee looking at the ocean views! Thank you for letting us use your beautiful condo! It was an amazing experience.

My husband and I rented this condo in Hamilton Cove for our anniversary. This was our first time staying in Hamilton Cove. It sort of makes you feel you are in Greece when you look at the villas on the hillside, it's so beautiful! The condo we rented was tastefully decorated with beach decor and was so cozy inside. The ocean view was spectacular from the bedroom, Living-room and the kitchen. The staff that helped us from Catalina Island Rentals were extremely pleasant and professional. We had several minor issues which they handled promptly and to our satisfaction. We will certainly use them again on our next trip to Catalina.

Avalon is nice

The unit was very spacious with a gorgeous bathroom! The view is absolutely breathtaking - amazing to wake up to. There were many times where we were tempted to just stay in as it was so comfortable. We figured it would be best to cook rather than eat out for every meal, and we were very happy that the kitchen was well equipped with utensils.

A few tips that didn't cross our mind before arriving:

-The golf cart remains in Hamilton Cove so be prepared with cash for a taxi after check-in and before check-out as the rental office is in Avalon. We normally don't carry a lot of cash, but there is an ATM in a convenience store near the rental office. It was around $20 each way.

-If you've never operated a golf cart before (like us!) the gas "tank" is located under the back passenger seat. Pull the bench of the seat towards the front of the cart.

-We visited Catalina in March which we anticipated would be a cooler time of year. The entire unit is tiled (as seen in the photos), so nights did get cold. We found a small space heater and another older model space heater, but the latter was the only one which worked. Would recommend bringing warm pajamas or comfortable sweaters if visiting during colder times of the year.

Overall, the unit is fantastic and it was extremely calming to be able to stay at such a quiet location.

Perfectly located near the pool and beach. We loved that there was less than 10 stairs to enter the unit. It made it perfect as we had our 3 grand kids with us. The unit could have a little bit more seating but over all it was good.

We felt like we were celebrities for 4 days! The architecture of Hamilton Cove and the interior decor of this villa made us feel like we were in a Mediterranean or tropical paradise. French doors open out to 2 different balconies but the rear one overlooks red tile roofs and the blue Pacific. We ate and drank here at a teak-wood table under an umbrella and all of our cares evaporated. We watched boats go by and at night we could see the lights of the mainland. One evening we took the golf cart down to the private beach were we grilled steaks and ate under a thatched palapa and listened to the surf. My husband has trouble climbing stairs but this unit has fewer of them than many of the units in this complex

#962 at Hamilton Cove was just the place for our much needed vacation to de-stress! With Island decor and comfortable beds, it was easy to relax. We lucked out with the villa's location on the same level as the pool and not having to drag luggage up flights and flights of stairs like many of the other units. And because it was an end unit, we had a private patio where we BBQ'd steaks and ate, PLUS the whole front veranda to eat and enjoy the ocean views too! We will be back soon! 

This is the third time we have rented this villa and have enjoyed each visit. One thing that could be improved is the quality of the matress int he bedroom. Other than that all is well.

My sister and I took our mother here for her 60th birthday. We stayed on the island for 4 days. I loved that the villa was on the private side of the island. It was very peaceful and relaxing. It was nice to get away and have time to enjoy and celebrate. Waking up to the ocean each morning was absolutely breath-taking. I would definitely return for another trip of tranquility. The unit had everything you would have at home. So it was really a home away from home. The golf cart was definitely an added bonus. It made getting around the island very convenient. After staying at the villa, it made the thought of becoming an owner a real possibility.